Pentagon Trying to Fit US Missiles to Ukrainian Jets

The Pentagon is looking into the possibility of installing US-made missiles on Soviet-era MiG fighter jets, used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, two Department of Defense officials and another person familiar with the matter told POLITICO.

US ends search of two objects shot down in February

The United States has ended search operations for two objects it shot down earlier this month in the aftermath of downing a suspected Chinese spy balloon, according to a statement released by the Pentagon.

China refused call with Pentagon after downing of suspected spy balloon, says US

 Beijing rejected a request for a secure call between Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and his counterpart on the day an American warplane shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, a US Department of Defense spokesman said Tuesday.

Pentagon says another Chinese spy balloon flying above Latin America

A Chinese spy balloon was flying above Latin America, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said Friday.

Peskov On US Long-Range Missiles For Kiev: Do Not Forget What Putin Said In Volgograd - 2 videos

 

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Pentagon says it is tracking suspected Chinese 'spy balloon' over US - VIDEO

The Pentagon is tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon over the continental US, an official said Thursday.

Pentagon Sending US Arms Stored In Israel To Ukraine - Reports

The US Department of Defense is tapping into a vast stockpile of US ammunition in Israel, which provides arms and ammunition for the Pentagon to use in middle East conflicts, to help meet Ukraine's need for artillery shells in the conflict with Russia, The New York Times reported citing US and Israeli officials.

Pentagon chief warns Turkey against new military invasion in Syria

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told his Turkish counterpart of his "strong opposition" to a new Turkish military invasion in Syria and voiced concern over the escalating situation in the county, the Pentagon said.

US supplies of heavy weapons to Kiev seal its status of conflict party — ambassador - TASS

Washington’s decision to continue its arms supplies to Kiev seals its status of a participant in the conflict, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Wednesday.

Pentagon Aware Of Reports Ukraine Received NASAMS Air Defense Systems

 A Pentagon spokesperson told Sputnik on Sunday that he is aware of reports that Ukraine received the US-supplied National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) air defense system but could not provide more information at this time.

China Ignores Pentagon Phone Calls: Report

As China continues its rapid military drills around Taiwan in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit to the island this week, senior Chinese military officials are refusing to heed calls from their Pentagon counterparts, according to Politico.

Pentagon: Kyiv "did not want" to strike at the pre-trial detention center in Yelenovka

 

If Ukrainian militants struck at the pre-trial detention center in Yelenovka, then they did it "unintentionally." This statement was made on July 29 by a senior Pentagon official.

Pentagon approves plan to treat Ukrainian troops at US-Germany hospital

The Pentagon formally approved in late June a plan to help treat wounded Ukrainian troops at a US military hospital in Germany, a defense official said on Tuesday.

No indications Belarus plans to get involved in Ukraine war: Pentagon

The Pentagon’s press secretary has said there are no indications that Belarus plans to get involved in the war in Ukraine.

State Department refuses to provide evidence over Russia’s video fabrication about Ukraine - TASS

State Department spokesman Ned Price spoke at a press briefing on Thursday, making a statement about the preparation of the fabricated video by Russia about the events in Ukraine, but refused to provide any evidence on this matter.

UK foreign secretary condemns alleged Russian plot to use fake attack to invade Ukraine - UrduPoint

 UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has described the Pentagon's statement about Russia's alleged preparations for releasing a fake video for a pretext for an invasion of Ukraine as "shocking."

US Wants Russia To Explain Military Buildup Near Ukraines Border - Pentagon - UrduPoint

The US wants Moscow to give more information and explain the buildup of military forces near the Russian border with Ukraine, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Pentagon Breaks with Biden, Says Al-Qaeda Still in Afghanistan - FARS

(FNA)- The Pentagon broke Friday with US President Joe Biden's assessment that Al-Qaeda is "gone" from Afghanistan after 20 years of US-led operations.

Pentágono bloquea información sobre operaciones militares actuales a equipo de Biden - Sputnik Mundo

El Pentágono impidió que miembros del equipo del presidente estadounidense, Joseph Biden, obtuvieran información sobre las operaciones militares actuales, informó la publicación Politico.

Biden picks retired general Lloyd Austin as first Black Pentagon chief - FRANCE24

 Lloyd Austin, who led US troops into Baghdad in 2003 and rose to head the US Central Command, has been chosen by President-elect Joe Biden to be the first African-American secretary of defence, US media reported Monday.